This countrified soup is often served in late March for Nowruz, the Persian new year. With beans, vegetables, noodles, and yogurt, it is a meal in itself.
Blanching fresh basil leaves before blending is the key to this vibrant, ultra-herby pesto. Perfect for pasta, it also dresses up pizza, scrambled eggs, and more.
This dip is similar to the original green goddess dressing, which was created in the 1920s at San Franciscos Palace Hotel. Here, sour cream stands in for mayo.
The ribs should be seasoned and chilled overnight before cooking. WHAT TO DRINK: Stick with Cabernet and try a selection. Two we love are the rich, ripe 2005 Blend No. 815 from Joel Gott(Sonoma, $17) and...
This play on ossobuco forgoes veal for the dark meat of turkey legs. A vibrant gremolata made from lemon and orange zest and fresh parsley offsets the richness of the meat.